Who was the first Indian to be awarded the 'Padma Vibhushan'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to be awarded the 'Padma Vibhushan'?
A. Zakir Hussain
B. Satyendra Nath Bose
C. Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher
D. Nandalal Bose
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher was one of the first recipients of the Padma Vibhushan in 1954.

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Who was the first Indian to be conferred with the 'Bharat Ratna'?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. None of these
D. C. Rajagopalachari

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
C. Rajagopalachari was one of the first three recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954.

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The 'Ramanujan Award' is given by the Government of India to:
A. Astronomers
B. All scientists
C. Physicists
D. Young mathematicians

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ramanujan Award is given to young mathematicians from developing countries, by the Government of India.

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The 'A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award' is given by the Government of which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award is given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for contributions to science and technology.

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